COLUMBUS, Ohio / ACCESSWIRE / Dec. 8, 2022 / Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BFH), a technology-driven financial services company that provides simple and flexible payment, lending and savings solutions, today announced a $1.5 million contribution to Junior Achievement of Central Ohio (JA) announced the donation of By providing proven career readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship programs in and out of the classroom, JA inspires her K-12 students in Central Ohio to do more in their lives and careers. Prepare yourself to accomplish a lot.
This donation will support JA’s educational experience for students of all ages in Central Ohio, including curriculum- and simulation-based programs such as JA Finance Park® and JA BizTown®, providing a capable and productive workforce for the workforce of the future. Prepare students to be active members. In addition to the financial support, Bread Financial has also pledged a goal of logging over 1,000 hours of his employee volunteering to Junior Achievement USA across the United States in 2023.
“Bled Financial is dedicated to strengthening our communities through investments that foster financial literacy and independence. Students impacted by this gift are our future customers or employees. I am firmly committed to investing in resources that will enable me to make sound financial decisions at a young age.”
Bread Financial President and CEO Ralph Andretta said:
According to a recent study by the Milikin Institute, 57% of U.S. adults are financially illiterate¹. JA is working to combat these figures, and according to a third-party survey², 82% of JA graduates are financially strong, graduated from college, found a satisfying career, and started a business. I agree that it is likely to start. In the 2021-22 academic year, JA will serve more than 16,000 of her students in Central Ohio and plans to expand to serve more than 50,000 of her students across her 25 counties in Ohio by 2027. is standing
“This is a transformative gift for JA and the Ohio communities we serve,” said Mike Davis, president of Junior Achievement in Central Ohio. to enable young people with the mindset and skill sets to reach their full potential.Working with partners like Bread Financial, we are expanding our reach even further to achieve success. We can provide more students with the tools of an economic future.”
Bread Financial has a long history of supporting Junior Achievement USA and its local affiliates. This latest investment brings the total financial contribution to the organization to over $2 million.
¹ “This Is Why Americans Can’t Manage Their Money,” CNBC, April 8, 2022
² Ipsos/Junior Achievement Alumni Survey, August 2022
About Bread Financial™
Bread Financial™ (NYSE: BFH) is a technology-driven financial services company that provides simple and personalized payment, lending and savings solutions. The company creates opportunities for its customers and partners through digitally-enabled options that deliver ease of use, empowerment, financial flexibility and a superior customer experience. Powered by a digital-first approach, data insights, and white-label technology, Bread Financial partners with its comprehensive suite of products, including private- and co-branded credit cards, installment loans, and buy now, pay later. (BNPL). Bread Financial also offers direct-to-consumer solutions that give customers more access, choice and freedom through its branded Bread Cashback™ American Express® credit card and Bread Savings™ products. .
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Bread Financial has more than 6,000 global associates and is committed to sustainable business practices.
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About Junior Achievements in Central Ohio
Junior Achievement of Central Ohio (JA) prepares K-12 students in Central Ohio for the business of life after graduation by convening and coordinating government agencies, for-profit partners, and the education system. Well-equipped and JA’s proven Career Readiness, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship Programs. In the 2019/2020 academic year, JA facilitated interactions with her 26,093 students.
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